Dakota 2WD V6-239 3.9L Magnum (1996)
INSTALLATION
1. Position the retractor in the vehicle.
2. Install the retractor anchor bolt. Tighten the retractor bolt to 40 Nm (350 in. lbs.) torque.
3. Route the lap/seat belt through the quarter trim panel.
4. Install the lower anchor bolt. Tighten the lower anchor bolt to 40 Nm (350 in. lbs.) torque.
5. Install quarter panel trim panel.
6. Install the upper anchor bolt. Tighten the upper anchor bolt to 40 Nm (350 in. lbs.) torque.
7. Install turning loop covers.
REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR REMOVAL - CLUB CAB
1. Move the front seat(s) all the way forward for access.
2. Remove the rear seat.
3. Detach the turning loop cover from the upper anchor bolt.
Rear Seat Belt Retractor - Club Cab
4. Remove upper anchor bolt.
5. Remove quarter panel trim panel.
6. Detach the turning loop cover from the lower anchor bolt.
7. Remove lower anchor bolt.
8. Remove the retractor anchor bolt.
9. Separate retractor from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the retractor in the vehicle.
2. Install the retractor anchor bolt. Tighten the retractor bolt to 40 Nm (350 in. lbs.) torque.
3. Route the lap/seat belt through the quarter trim panel.
4. Install the lower anchor bolt. Tighten the lower anchor bolt to 40 Nm (350 in. lbs.) torque.
5. Install quarter panel trim panel.
6. Install the upper anchor bolt. Tighten the upper anchor bolt to 40 Nm (350 in. lbs.) torque.
7. Install turning loop covers.
FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE REMOVAL
CAUTION: Inspect the condition of the buckle. Replace any buckle that is or damaged in any way.
1. Move seat to the forward position.
2. Hinge seat back forward.
3. Remove bolt holding seat belt buckle to seat frame (cab back panel for bucket seat equipped vehicles).
4. Separate seat belt buckle from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the buckle on the floor panel (cab back panel for bucket seat equipped vehicles).
2. Install the anchor bolt. Tighten the anchor bolts to 40 Nm (350 in. lbs.) torque